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Shepard Kollock Recreation Park

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Chatham, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Shepard Kollock Recreation Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Shepard Kollock Recreation Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful park for kids and everyone. Peaceful walk around the baseball field and trails.

★★★★★ — Zen , Oct 2023

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Tuesday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Wednesday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Thursday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Friday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Saturday 6:01 am–9:59 pm
Sunday 6:01 am–9:59 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Shepard Kollock Recreation Park

PJPG+GV9, Chatham, NJ 07928

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.